Opposition cautions against diversion of N4bn household bailout

Major opposition parties in Nigeria have urged the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government to be transparent in the disbursement of N4 billion funds to deserving vulnerable households. The parties also warn that the fund could be distributed among members of the ruling APC, similar to what was allegedly done with many of the palliatives released
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Major opposition parties in Nigeria have urged the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government to be transparent in the disbursement of N4 billion funds to deserving vulnerable households. The parties also warn that the fund could be distributed among members of the ruling APC, similar to what was allegedly done with many of the palliatives released

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Telecoms tariff hike: Subscribers meet NCC today as Labour mobilises for showdown

•Labour officials talk tough, insist telcos must be prevented from exploiting Nigerians The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers will engage the Nigerian Communications Commission on Friday, seeking a possible reversal of the 50 per cent telecom tariff hike to 10 per cent, as the Nigeria Labour Congress signals readiness for protest. The Federal Government approved
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•Labour officials talk tough, insist telcos must be prevented from exploiting Nigerians The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers will engage the Nigerian Communications Commission on Friday, seeking a possible reversal of the 50 per cent telecom tariff hike to 10 per cent, as the Nigeria Labour Congress signals readiness for protest. The Federal Government approved

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Trump orders release of JFK, RFK, King assassination files

US President Donald Trump ordered the declassification Thursday of the last secret files on the assassination of president John F. Kennedy, a case that still fuels conspiracy theories more than 60 years after his death. Trump signed an executive order that will also release documents on the 1960s assassinations of JFK’s younger brother Robert F.
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US President Donald Trump ordered the declassification Thursday of the last secret files on the assassination of president John F. Kennedy, a case that still fuels conspiracy theories more than 60 years after his death. Trump signed an executive order that will also release documents on the 1960s assassinations of JFK’s younger brother Robert F.

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Anambra women protest, demand justice for lady burnt to death by husband

Some women from across the 179 communities in Anambra State, on Thursday, embarked on a peaceful demonstration to mourn the Late Mrs Blessing Nwaka, the woman who was burnt to death by her husband in Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state. The women, who marched to the office of the Commissioner for Women
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Some women from across the 179 communities in Anambra State, on Thursday, embarked on a peaceful demonstration to mourn the Late Mrs Blessing Nwaka, the woman who was burnt to death by her husband in Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state. The women, who marched to the office of the Commissioner for Women

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Spurs beat Hoffenheim 3-2 in Europa League

Son Heung-min helped Tottenham gain some respite from their Premier League woes on Thursday with a double in a 3-2 Europa League win at Hoffenheim to put them on course for the knockout rounds. Goals from Son and James Maddison lifted Spurs up to provisional fourth in the revamped league phase of European club football’s
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Son Heung-min helped Tottenham gain some respite from their Premier League woes on Thursday with a double in a 3-2 Europa League win at Hoffenheim to put them on course for the knockout rounds. Goals from Son and James Maddison lifted Spurs up to provisional fourth in the revamped league phase of European club football’s

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Son helps Spurs hold off Hoffenheim in Europa League

Son Heung-min helped Tottenham gain some respite from their Premier League woes on Thursday with a double in a 3-2 Europa League win at Hoffenheim to put them on course for the knockout rounds. Goals from Son and James Maddison lifted Spurs up to provisional fourth in the revamped league phase of European club football’s
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Son Heung-min helped Tottenham gain some respite from their Premier League woes on Thursday with a double in a 3-2 Europa League win at Hoffenheim to put them on course for the knockout rounds. Goals from Son and James Maddison lifted Spurs up to provisional fourth in the revamped league phase of European club football’s

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Examination certificates to contain students’ NIN, birthdate, picture – FG

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, on Thursday, announced that examination certificates would now feature three key identifiers: national identification numbers, candidates’ photos, and birthdates, to ensure the authenticity of results. Alausa, who described examination malpractice as a growing threat, warned that allowing it to persist would undermine the efforts of diligent students striving to
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The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, on Thursday, announced that examination certificates would now feature three key identifiers: national identification numbers, candidates’ photos, and birthdates, to ensure the authenticity of results. Alausa, who described examination malpractice as a growing threat, warned that allowing it to persist would undermine the efforts of diligent students striving to

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Bauchi gov slams Wike for undermining PDP, divisive politics

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has strongly criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over a recent media interview where Wike allegedly directed disparaging comments at the Mohammed and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum. Bala described Wike as someone who thrives on creating drama and fostering division. This was
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Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has strongly criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over a recent media interview where Wike allegedly directed disparaging comments at the Mohammed and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum. Bala described Wike as someone who thrives on creating drama and fostering division. This was

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JUST IN: Trump vows to appeal birthright citizenship ruling

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that his administration would appeal a federal judge’s ruling that temporarily blocks his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship. “Obviously we will appeal it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked about the ruling by Washington state District Judge John Coughenour, who said the president’s order was “blatantly
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US President Donald Trump said Thursday that his administration would appeal a federal judge’s ruling that temporarily blocks his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship. “Obviously we will appeal it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked about the ruling by Washington state District Judge John Coughenour, who said the president’s order was “blatantly

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Comedian Owen Gee joins Canadian Nollywood film festival advisory board

Popular Nigerian entertainer, Owen Osamwengie, better known as Owen Gee, has been appointed as an advisory board member of the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival and the Brampton International Nollywood Film Festival. A statement made available to PUNCH Online on Thursday night stated that this milestone decision was made by the founder of the festivals,
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Popular Nigerian entertainer, Owen Osamwengie, better known as Owen Gee, has been appointed as an advisory board member of the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival and the Brampton International Nollywood Film Festival. A statement made available to PUNCH Online on Thursday night stated that this milestone decision was made by the founder of the festivals,

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